Overview

• Gérald Darmanin, France's Justice Minister, officially expressed his desire to run for president in 2027 and confirmed he is actively working on his campaign project.
• He emphasized his commitment to supporting the most viable candidate from his political camp if they are better positioned to win the presidency.
• Darmanin called for a unified centrist-right candidacy, advocating for collaboration between Macronist forces and Les Républicains to avoid vote splitting.
• The minister criticized current political rhetoric as ineffective and urged for messaging that resonates emotionally with French citizens, likening it to a 'symphony' rather than 'elevator music.'
• His announcement positions him among a crowded field of declared and potential candidates, including Édouard Philippe, Gabriel Attal, and Bruno Retailleau.